1、福建省宁德市福宁古五校教学联合体2024-2025学年第一学期期中质量检测 高二英语试题一、听力选择题1What are the speakers doing here?AHaving a picnic.BSwimming.CWalking.2Why did the woman start reading War and Peace?ATo please her friend.BTo finish her homework.CTo learn about Russian history.3What will Charlie probably do tomorrow?AVisit a skate
2、 park.BWatch a movie.CSee a doctor.4How does the woman probably feel?AStressed.BThankful.CDissatisfied.5What is the main subject of the conversation?ADiscounts for regular customers.BThe advantages of technology.CAn introduction to new T-shirts.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What is the relationship between the
3、speakers?AOld friends.BRelatives.CStrangers.7Where did the woman meet Wang Wei at first?AAt the university.BAt the workplace.CAt the hospital.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8Which country does the man come from?AChina.BJapan.CAmerica.9Why does the woman feel differently to the man about the result?AShe doesnt sup
4、port the same team as the man.BShe sees it as the development of table tennis.CShe doesnt know much about the skills.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10What can the womans smart watch do?AMake calls.BReply to texts.CSend symbols.11How many more steps does the woman need to take today?AAbout 5000.BAbout 6000.CAbout
5、7000.12How does the woman get to school now?AOn foot.BBy bus.CBy car.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Where does the conversation probably take place?AIn a restaurant.BAt a doctors office.CAt a gym.14Whats the mans favorite food probably?AVegetables.BChicken salads.CCheeseburgers.15What does the man like best abo
6、ut the new lifestyle?AHe has lost weight.BHe feels more energetic.CHe has reduced his blood pressure.16What does the man find most difficult?ASleeping early.BDrinking enough water.CExercising more frequently.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17Who is the advertisement aimed at?ACar buyers.BCar sellers.CNew drivers.18W
7、hat is the best advantage of Starr Cars probably?AThe service.BThe price range.CThe quality of products.19When does Starr Cars open on Saturdays?AAt 8:00 a.m.BAt 9:00 a.m.CAt 10:00 a.m.20How could the customers get a car brought to their homes?ABy signing the paperwork.BBy paying extra money.CBy ord
8、ering online.二、阅读理解Kids Summer Camps 2024At the home of Irish sport, our mission is to offer kids an inspiring experience through our range of camps. Our partnership with Team Ireland and Allianz offers children the chance to be inspired by Olympians, and learn a wide variety of new sports in the sa
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14、ers, gymnastics trampoline, plus team games and skill challenges. Age: 5-13 yearsTime: 9 am-3 pm (Weekly) Price: 150/ week (120 for Bank Holiday4-day camp) 21How much would a mother pay if her two daughters want to learn to play football?A100.B200.C240.D300.22What do Gymnastics Camp and Multi-sport
15、Camp have in common?AThey charge kids the same fee.BThey are held at the same place.CThey offer the same time option.DThey are open to kids of the same age.23Which camp should a diving-lover sign up for?AGirls Football Camp.BGymnastics Camp.CAquatics Camp.DMulti-sport Camp.For Tamary Kudita, photogr
16、aphy is a vehicle for honoring peoples histories and cultural expressions. From a conceptual aspect, she was drawn to photography by the idea of being an author. She shares that being able to see the beauty in the ordinary and translating that into a visual language that speaks to people really attr
17、acted her. From a technical standpoint, she was amazed by the science of painting with light and seizing the moments that pass by quickly. These elements ultimately shaped her artistic career. Her series, African Victorian, grew from a desire to recognize the lived truth of others. She creates sugge
18、stive worlds by placing clues about their lives and their sometimes-invented characters into the compositions. Through these fantastical photos, she attempts to create a new literature that borrows from the artistic thought and practice of both Romanticism and Realism. In the same way, Romanticism t
19、ook a metaphorical (隐喻的) approach to art while Realism took a literal one; she makes paintings of everyday people from contemporary life in Zimbabwe, as well as larger-than-life heroes who exist in history.One of the most eye-catching elements in her photography is the outfits worn by her models, wh
20、ich are charged with symbolism. “The dresses represent layers of significance, from their conception in the pattern-making stage to the way they are sewn together,” she shares. Her dresses represent the idea of a future-facing image of female identity, previously ignored but now becoming highly visi
21、ble. By putting her heritage at the forefront, she has developed a unique visual language. Being a Zimbabwean photographer has taught her that we have the power to reinterpret the meaning of life through the cameras. By creating a new understanding of life and existence, photography can be a social
22、vehicle that shifts perceptions (感知) and changes in society.24What does paragraph 1 want to tell us?AThe importance of photography.BThe motivation for Kuditas career.CThe suggestions on taking good photos.DThe ways of finding beauty in the ordinary.25What do we know about African Victorian?AIt is th
23、e work of a well-known writer.BIt tells Kuditas experiences in Zimbabwe.CIt shows peoples great passion for art in Zimbabwe.DIt describes life from the past to the present in Zimbabwe.26What does Kudita focus on when taking photos?AThe models dresses.BThe models identities.CThe models body types.DTh
24、e models facial expressions.27What can be inferred from the last paragraph?APhotography is a reflection of the society.BBeauty is a vital element in photography.CPhotography reveals the positive side of life.DPeoples attitudes to photography have changed.Weed control is essential for improving crop
25、yields, but it is increasingly difficult. Some weeds are becoming resistant to weed killers, which face stricter regulations and, in some cases, are being banned. On top of that, many consumers want organic produce. Worker shortage means that using a weed puller behind a big farm machine is expensiv
26、e, time-consuming, and difficult. Weeding is a chore that most farmers would happily hand to robots. But for a robot to do the job properly, it must be able to distinguish a weed from what is being grown. This is becoming easier with advances in computer vision. Some phone apps can now identify a pl
27、ant from just a photo. Robots equipped with cameras will weed and perform various tasks automatically. Having spotted a weed, several ways exist to try to kill it. The Small Robot Companys weeding robot, called Dick, uses electricity to kill them. The robots wheels work like an electrode (电极) to con
28、tact the ground while another electrode is moved to touch the plant. This allows energy to flow through the plant, generating heat that effectively boils the plants cells, killing it instantly. The pieces of the plant can then be left to naturally break down into the soil. Dick will work with Tom an
29、d Harry, all of them electrically powered. The idea, says Ben Scott-Robinson, is that Tom will routinely scan fields to a level of detail of just a few centimeters. Using its cameras and other sensors, the thin four-wheel-drive machine can map the health of every plant, along with soil conditions. W
30、hen weeds appear, Dick will be sent to kill them. Harry, the third robot, is under development for tasks such as seeding and applying precise levels of fertilizer to each plant. Tom will go into commercial production in August. Unlike many vegetables, cereals (谷类) are grown more densely in rows, whi
31、ch makes the mechanical hoeing (锄) of weeds tricky. Armed with Toms methods, Dick should be able to kill grassy weeds in cereals accurately.28What is the challenge in weed control?AWeeds are growing too fast.BRobots are not capable of weeding.COrganic produce dominates the market.DWeed killers are f
32、acing stricter regulations.29What can be inferred about the use of robots in farming?ARobots can be farmers good helpers.BRobots are only able to harvest crops.CRobots can monitor the crops growth.DRobots are too expensive for most farmers.30What is Toms role in the Small Robot Companys robot system
33、?AIt is a mechanical hoe for cereals.BIt scans fields and maps plant health.CIt is under development for future tasks.DIt is responsible for seeding and fertilizing.31What does the text mainly talk about?AThe invention of a new type of robot.BThe development of organic farming.CThe challenges and so
34、lutions in weed control.DThe increasing resistance of weeds to weed killers.With just nine months left until Osaka Expo 2025, construction is fully underway. Held on an artificial island Yumeshima in Osaka Bay the event was master-planned by Sou Fujimoto Architects with the theme “Designing Future S
35、ociety for Our Lives”. At the core of the six-month event are the incredible National Pavilions. Often designed by popular architects, these pavilions (展馆) frequently feature unique appearances and architectural details. Reuse and sustainability are common themes in the events designs. Many structur
36、es have been designed for use long after the event, with plans to disassemble and move them or use the materials in new construction projects. While the rising cost of materials has raised some concerns about the number of pavilions to be constructed, there is still plenty to look forward to. The of
37、ficial Expo 2025 Instagram even previewed Singapores pavilion under construction. Were sure to see more images like this in the lead-up to opening day in April 2025. In the meantime, the official Expo 2025 Instagram is generating excitement about whats to come by sharing design previews for 15 diffe
38、rent national pavilions. These architectural treasures will be open to the public from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Here is a preview of some National Pavilions designed for Osaka Expo 2025. Inspired by Kuwaits characteristic landscape and tradition, LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) des
39、igned a pavilion with two symbolic wings that hug incoming visitors and light up in a nod to the countrys role as a sign of culture and tolerance. Lina Ghotmehs design for the Bahrain Pavilion highlights its rich maritime heritage as a major trade port. The Lebanese architect was also influenced by
40、the shape of a dhow a traditional wood sailing ship used throughout the Persian Gulf. Kengo Kuma & Associates was also inspired by the dhow when they designed Qatars pavilion. Created in cooperation with Qatar Museums, it connects traditional Japanese skills with Qatars boat construction. In doi
41、ng so, it honors the connection these two countries share thanks to the sea.32What do we know about the construction of Osaka Expo 2025?AIt has been completed.BIt is in process.CIt is being planned.DIt will be designed.33What does the underlined word “disassemble” in paragraph 2 probably mean?ABuild
42、.BDesign.CTake apart.DPut together.34What element is integrated into the design of the pavilion?AThe climate of each country.BThe language of each countryCThe economy of each country.DThe culture of each country.35What will be probably discussed in the following part?AHow these pavilions will be rec
43、ycled in the future.BWhy these buildings are built on an artificial island.CHow the expense of building materials will be cut down.DWhat other architects have designed for Osaka Expo 2025.Great parks require great designs. Nearly all communities have some public spaces and features. These places may
44、 be appreciated, but they certainly are not the places they could have been with the application of solid design principles. 36 Inclusive and welcoming. Great parks make you feel good when you get there. 37 Regardless of your age and cultural background, you know you are in a public space that has b
45、een designed with you in mind, and you have little hesitation to enter and enjoy yourself. Sustainable and resilient (有弹性的). Great parks represent environmentally responsible development strategies. They are great places for people, migratory birds, and soil organisms. 38 Beautiful. 39 The design el
46、ements that make something beautiful include line, color, and form, organized to create balance, unity, rhythm, and emphasis. Sit on a beach watching the sunset, you recognize beauty, and it refreshes your soul. 40 Great parks do not ignore their physical or social context but directly respond to it
47、. A design process for a new park set within a neighborhood of immigrants will work with these park users to understand their needs and desires. For instance, a park next to an elementary school must recognize the young users next door and should be designed to maximize its playability by students.ASensitive to context.BFlexible to evolve over time.CGreat parks must be filled with attractive elements.DThey are open in their design and welcoming in their attitude.EThey are designed with ecological processes in mind and integrate them beautifully.FThe following top design principles s
